Neat Method Franchise(s)
Franchise research report · reviewed 2025 disclosure data
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Neat Method franchises operate professional home-organizing businesses serving residential clients. Franchisees provide customized organizing services, including space planning and implementation of organizing solutions, and sell the franchisor’s home-organizing products under its franchise system.
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Neat Method Franchise(s) quick facts
- Is Neat Method Franchise(s) a franchise?
- Yes. Neat Method Franchise(s) offers franchises through a Franchise Disclosure Document. At the end of 2024, it reported 94 franchised and 0 company-owned outlets (2025 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 36).
- How much does it cost to open a Neat Method Franchise(s) franchise?
- The Neat Method Franchise(s) Franchise Disclosure Document reports separate estimated initial investments by format: $37,500–$44,500 for total — low (2025 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 16); $44,500 for total — high (2025 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 16). These formats are not combined. Each is the franchisor's disclosed estimate, not a quote. Details
- What is the Neat Method Franchise(s) initial franchise fee?
- The disclosed initial franchise fee is $30,000 (2025 FDD, Item 5, PDF p. 11). Details
- What ongoing fees does Neat Method Franchise(s) charge?
- The disclosed ongoing royalty is 13% (2025 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 14). The brand or advertising fund contribution is 2% (2025 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 21). Other recurring fees are listed in Item 6. Details
- Does Neat Method Franchise(s) disclose financial performance (Item 19)?
- Yes. The Neat Method Franchise(s) FDD includes an Item 19 financial performance representation (2025 FDD, Item 19, PDF p. 34). Figures apply only to the locations and period each one covers. Details
- How many Neat Method Franchise(s) locations are there?
- The FDD reports 94 outlets at the end of 2024 (2025 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 36). Existing locations do not indicate territory availability. Details
- Is Neat Method Franchise(s) a good franchise to buy?
- Franopolis does not rate or recommend franchises. From the reviewed FDD: Item 19 includes financial performance figures; check which locations and period they cover; Item 20 lists outlet openings, closures and transfers; Item 6 includes a brand or advertising fund contribution on top of royalty; Item 20 also lists current and former franchisees you can contact. Review the full FDD with a franchise attorney and accountant before deciding.
From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.
What the disclosures show
- 1The 2025 FDD (Item 7) estimates opening costs separately by format: $37,500 – $44,500 (Total — low); $44,500 (Total — high).
- 2Item 19 covers 19 separate groups: revenue and other measures for 12 locations; revenue and other measures for 12 locations; revenue and other measures for 7 locations; other measures for 81 locations; revenue and other measures for 27 locations; revenue and other measures for 30 locations; revenue and other measures for 81 locations; revenue and other measures for locations; revenue and other measures for locations; other measures and revenue for locations; revenue and other measures for locations; revenue and other measures for 13 locations; revenue and other measures for 7 locations; other measures and revenue for 16 locations; revenue and other measures for 15 locations; other measures and revenue for 5 locations; other measures and revenue for 18 locations; other measures for 94 locations; other measures for locations. They are not combined.
- 3Outlets held steady in 2024, to 94 (Systemwide, as labeled in the FDD, Item 20).
From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.
Neat Method Franchise(s) head-to-head
Closest peers in the same subcategory, side by side from reviewed FDD figures. Not a ranking or recommendation.
Costs · Items 5–7
What does it cost to open?
Estimated opening costs and the fees payable to the franchisor.
Startup Investment — Item 7
Range across 2 single-unit formats
2025 FDD · Item 7
Formats disclosed in Item 7 (2)
Each format has its own total. The total depends on the format you choose.
- lowPDF p. 16$37,500 – $44,500
- highPDF p. 16$44,500
Standard single-unit franchise fee
2025 FDD · Item 5 · PDF p. 11
Discounted and multi-unit options are separate; see all fees.
Ongoing Fees — Item 6
Selected recurring charges; payment bases and conditions remain attached to each fee.
- Royalty percentage within Tier targets — 13%Main ongoing fee
61 reported fees, each with its payment basis, are listed below; they haven't been sorted into recurring, initial and occasional groups yet.
Financial Performance — Item 19
What results are disclosed—and for which locations?
19 separate populations, shown apart. Revenue is not owner income.
12 locations
Revenue and other measures · 12 locations
- Who is counted
- Tier 1 markets
- Period
- Tier 1
- Excluded
- Outlets not in continuous operation all year and company/affiliate-owned outlets excluded
- Method
- Historical Gross Service Revenue as tabulated in Item 19; detailed method not stated in the excerpt
These groups are never combined.
Outlet Changes — Item 20
How has the outlet count changed?
Systemwide, as labeled in the FDD · counts as of Table1 years through 2024 of each year.
2025 FDD · Item 20 · PDF p. 36
Net +4 outlets, 2022–2024
Year-end counts reported in Item 20. The scale starts at zero, so the line looks nearly flat; the labels between the dots show each year's change. Openings and closures for 2024 haven't been pulled from the Item 20 tables yet, so no turnover or churn is shown.
Questions to investigate
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For the franchisor
Which line items in the 2025 Item 7 estimate ($37,500 – $44,500) vary most by market, and why?
Which locations are included in the Item 19 figures, and which were excluded?
Reported units went from 94 to 94 in 2024. How many new units opened, closed or changed hands?
Is a territory available in my area, and how is it defined in my agreement?
For current and former owners
How did your actual startup costs and timeline compare with the Item 7 estimate?
How many hours a week do you work in the business, and in what role?
How do your results compare with the Item 19 figures, and what explains the difference?
What support from the franchisor has been most and least useful?
For your advisors
Ask a franchise attorney to review the territory, renewal, transfer and termination terms.
Ask an accountant to build a cash-flow plan using your own assumptions, not the franchisor's.
Sources & vintage history
Every displayed fact is retained with its disclosure vintage, item, page, and reviewed status. Prior vintages remain on file rather than being overwritten.
Citations (2025 FDD)
- [1]Standard initial franchise fee — Item 5 · PDF p. 11
- [2]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Tier 1 markets · PDF p. 34
- [3]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Tier 4 markets · PDF p. 34
- [4]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Fourth 12 months operating businesses · PDF p. 35
- [5]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Franchised outlets in continuous operation during 2024 · PDF p. 34
- [6]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Tier 2 markets · PDF p. 34
- [7]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Tier 3 markets · PDF p. 34
- [8]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — All reporting set · PDF p. 34
- [9]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Top 1/4 reporting set · PDF p. 34
- [10]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Bottom 1/4 reporting set · PDF p. 34
- [11]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Second 1/4 reporting set · PDF p. 34
- [12]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Third 1/4 reporting set · PDF p. 34
- [13]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — First 12 months operating businesses · PDF p. 35
- [14]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Second 12 months operating businesses · PDF p. 35
- [15]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Third 12 months operating businesses · PDF p. 35
- [16]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Fifth 12 months operating businesses · PDF p. 35
- [17]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Sixth 12 months operating businesses · PDF p. 35
- [18]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Years 7-12 operating businesses · PDF p. 35
- [19]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — All franchised outlets in operation as of December 31, 2024 · PDF p. 34
- [20]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Company or affiliate owned outlets · PDF p. 34
- [21]Outlet counts — Item 20, Table 1 · PDF p. 36
"PDF p." is the page in the PDF file; "printed p." is the number printed on the FDD page.
Territory & operations
These are contract disclosures, not confirmation that any territory is currently available.
Legal & agreement
Franchisor financial statements
| Fiscal year | Measure | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | revenue | $8,274,410 |
| 2024 | cash | $377,572 |
| 2024 | accounts receivable | $196,837 |
| 2024 | other assets total | $302,155 |
| 2024 | total assets | $2,164,620 |
| 2024 | accounts payable | $731,940 |
| 2024 | due to affiliates | $15,973 |
| 2024 | inventory | $1,098,904 |
| 2024 | franchise legal fees | $4,033 |
| 2024 | sales and marketing | $1,137,760 |
| 2024 | unearned revenue change | -$70,990 |
| 2024 | depreciationMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $11,941 |
These figures describe the franchisor company, not individual franchise locations.
SBA-backed loans to franchisees
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Source: U.S. Small Business Administration 7(a) & 504 FOIA data. Loan volume is not a measure of franchisee success.
Related research
Brands in the same subcategory first, then the wider industry, ordered by shared business format, overlapping investment range, Item 20 outlet count and search interest. This is not a ranking or recommendation.
Head-to-head comparisons
At a glance
Business history
Not reviewed
Owner participation
Not reviewed
Territory language
Litigation disclosure
Not reviewed
Bankruptcy disclosure
Not reviewed
Agreement term
Not reviewed
Reader notes on wording
Our automated check found that these summaries may not match the FDD's exact wording. Read the FDD excerpt itself; it is the authoritative text. Core cost, fee, Item 19 and outlet figures are not affected.
Item 6 · PDF p. 14 · 2025 FDD
Our summary: Tier 2 target 3 service revenue
“Tier 2 Location Service Revenue Target 3: $210,000 (13%)”
Note: The cited text cannot be located in the supplied excerpt.
Item 6 · PDF p. 14 · 2025 FDD
Our summary: Tier 2 target 2 royalty rate
“Tier 2 Location Service Revenue Target 2: $165,000 (15%)”
Note: The cited text cannot be located in the supplied excerpt.
Item 6 · PDF p. 15 · 2025 FDD
Our summary: Tier 4 target 4 service revenue
“Tier 4 Location Service Revenue Target 4: $195,000 (10%)”
Note: The cited text cannot be located in the supplied excerpt.
Item 6 · PDF p. 15 · 2025 FDD
Our summary: Tier 4 target 2 royalty rate
“Tier 4 Location Service Revenue Target 2: $125,000 (15%)”
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Item 6 · PDF p. 15 · 2025 FDD
Our summary: Tier 4 target 3 service revenue
“Tier 4 Location Service Revenue Target 3: $160,000 (13%)”
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Item 6 · PDF p. 15 · 2025 FDD
Our summary: Tier 3 target 2 service revenue
“Tier 3 Location Service Revenue Target 2: $145,000 (15%)”
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Item 6 · PDF p. 14 · 2025 FDD
Our summary: Tier 2 target 5 service revenue
“Tier 2 Location Service Revenue Target 5: $315,000 (8%)”
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Item 6 · PDF p. 14 · 2025 FDD
Our summary: Tier 2 target 5 royalty rate
“Tier 2 Location Service Revenue Target 5: $315,000 (8%)”
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Item 6 · PDF p. 14 · 2025 FDD
Our summary: Tier 1 target 4 royalty rate
“Tier 1 Location Service Revenue Target 4: $280,000 (10%)”
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Item 6 · PDF p. 14 · 2025 FDD
Our summary: Tier 1 target 4 service revenue
“Tier 1 Location Service Revenue Target 4: $280,000 (10%)”
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Item 6 · PDF p. 14 · 2025 FDD
Our summary: Tier 1 target 3 royalty rate
“Tier 1 Location Service Revenue Target 3: $230,000 (13%)”
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Item 6 · PDF p. 15 · 2025 FDD
Our summary: Tier 4 target 5 service revenue
“Tier 4 Location Service Revenue Target 5: $235,000 (8%)”
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Item 6 · PDF p. 14 · 2025 FDD
Our summary: Tier 1 target 3 service revenue
“Tier 1 Location Service Revenue Target 3: $230,000 (13%)”
Note: The cited text cannot be located in the supplied excerpt.
Item 6 · PDF p. 14 · 2025 FDD
Our summary: Tier 1 target 2 royalty rate
“Tier 1 Location Service Revenue Target 2: $180,000 (15%)”
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Item 6 · PDF p. 14 · 2025 FDD
Our summary: Tier 1 target 5 royalty rate
“Tier 1 Location Service Revenue Target 5: $350,000 (8%)”
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Item 6 · PDF p. 14 · 2025 FDD
Our summary: Tier 2 target 2 service revenue
“Tier 2 Location Service Revenue Target 2: $165,000 (15%)”
Note: The cited text cannot be located in the supplied excerpt.
Item 6 · PDF p. 15 · 2025 FDD
Our summary: Tier 4 target 4 royalty rate
“Tier 4 Location Service Revenue Target 4: $195,000 (10%)”
Note: The cited text cannot be located in the supplied excerpt.
Item 6 · PDF p. 15 · 2025 FDD
Our summary: Tier 4 target 3 royalty rate
“Tier 4 Location Service Revenue Target 3: $160,000 (13%)”
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Item 6 · PDF p. 15 · 2025 FDD
Our summary: Tier 3 target 3 royalty rate
“Tier 3 Location Service Revenue Target 3: $185,000 (13%)”
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Item 6 · PDF p. 15 · 2025 FDD
Our summary: Tier 4 target 5 royalty rate
“Tier 4 Location Service Revenue Target 5: $235,000 (8%)”
Note: The cited text cannot be located in the supplied excerpt.
Item 6 · PDF p. 14 · 2025 FDD
Our summary: Tier 1 target 2 service revenue
“Tier 1 Location Service Revenue Target 2: $180,000 (15%)”
Note: The cited text cannot be located in the supplied excerpt.
Item 6 · PDF p. 14 · 2025 FDD
Our summary: Tier 1 target 5 service revenue
“Tier 1 Location Service Revenue Target 5: $350,000 (8%)”
Note: The cited text cannot be located in the supplied excerpt.
Item 6 · PDF p. 15 · 2025 FDD
Our summary: Tier 3 target 4 service revenue
“Tier 3 Location Service Revenue Target 4: $225,000 (10%)”
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Item 6 · PDF p. 15 · 2025 FDD
Our summary: Tier 4 target 2 service revenue
“Tier 4 Location Service Revenue Target 2: $125,000 (15%)”
Note: The cited text cannot be located in the supplied excerpt.
Item 6 · PDF p. 15 · 2025 FDD
Our summary: Tier 3 target 4 royalty rate
“Tier 3 Location Service Revenue Target 4: $225,000 (10%)”
Note: The cited text cannot be located in the supplied excerpt.
Item 6 · PDF p. 14 · 2025 FDD
Our summary: Tier 2 target 3 royalty rate
“Tier 2 Location Service Revenue Target 3: $210,000 (13%)”
Note: The cited text cannot be located in the supplied excerpt.
Item 6 · PDF p. 15 · 2025 FDD
Our summary: Tier 3 target 3 service revenue
“Tier 3 Location Service Revenue Target 3: $185,000 (13%)”
Note: The cited text cannot be located in the supplied excerpt.
Item 6 · PDF p. 15 · 2025 FDD
Our summary: Tier 3 target 2 royalty rate
“Tier 3 Location Service Revenue Target 2: $145,000 (15%)”
Note: The cited text cannot be located in the supplied excerpt.
Item 6 · PDF p. 14 · 2025 FDD
Our summary: Tier 2 target 4 service revenue
“Tier 2 Location Service Revenue Target 4: $255,000 (10%)”
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Item 6 · PDF p. 15 · 2025 FDD
Our summary: Tier 3 target 5 royalty rate
“Tier 3 Location Service Revenue Target 5: $275,000 (8%)”
Note: The cited text cannot be located in the supplied excerpt.
Item 6 · PDF p. 14 · 2025 FDD
Our summary: Tier 2 target 4 royalty rate
“Tier 2 Location Service Revenue Target 4: $255,000 (10%)”
Note: The cited text cannot be located in the supplied excerpt.
Item 6 · PDF p. 15 · 2025 FDD
Our summary: Tier 3 target 5 service revenue
“Tier 3 Location Service Revenue Target 5: $275,000 (8%)”
Note: The cited text cannot be located in the supplied excerpt.
Item 7 · PDF p. 16 · 2025 FDD
Our summary: Additional Funds (3 months) — low
“Additional Funds (3 months) $1,500 to $3,000”
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Item 7 · PDF p. 16 · 2025 FDD
Our summary: Additional Funds (3 months) — high
“Additional Funds (3 months) $1,500 to $3,000”
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Item 7 · PDF p. 15 · 2025 FDD
Our summary: Insurance — low
“Insurance $1,000-$1,500”
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Item 7 · PDF p. 15 · 2025 FDD
Our summary: Professional Fees — low
“Professional Fees $2,500”
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Item 7 · PDF p. 15 · 2025 FDD
Our summary: Travel and Accommodations While Training — high
“Travel and Accommodations While Training $1,000 to $2,000”
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Item 7 · PDF p. 15 · 2025 FDD
Our summary: Travel and Accommodations While Training — low
“Travel and Accommodations While Training $1,000 to $2,000”
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Item 7 · PDF p. 15 · 2025 FDD
Our summary: Initial Franchise Fee — low
“Initial Franchise Fee $30,000”
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Item 7 · PDF p. 15 · 2025 FDD
Our summary: Insurance — high
“Insurance $1,000-$1,500”
Note: The cited text cannot be located in the supplied excerpt.
Item 20 · PDF p. 36 · 2025 FDD
Our summary: Franchised 2023: 90 → 94
“Franchised 2023 90 94 +4”
Note: The supplied excerpt does not establish the cited Table 1 systemwide row.
Item 20 · PDF p. 36 · 2025 FDD
Our summary: Franchised 2024: 94 → 94
“Franchised 2024 94 94 0”
Note: The supplied excerpt does not establish the cited Table 1 systemwide row.
Item 20 · PDF p. 36 · 2025 FDD
Our summary: Company-Owned 2024: 0 → 0
“Company- Owned 2024 0 0 0”
Note: The supplied excerpt does not establish the cited Table 1 systemwide row.
Item 20 · PDF p. 36 · 2025 FDD
Our summary: Company-Owned 2023: 0 → 0
“Company- Owned 2023 0 0 0”
Note: The supplied excerpt does not establish the cited Table 1 systemwide row.
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